Kerry Xiao

I am an enthusiastic learner and hope to work in a cyber security related career in the future.

MAJOR RELATED COURSES WORK AND PROJECTS

          CNIT 15500 – Introduction to Software Development Concepts

• Acquired knowledge on software development concepts relevant to Python coding language
• Learned about the fundamentals of python programming which included problem solving and algorithm development, programming standards, variables, operators, repetitive structures, software testing and debugging, decisions, modularity, arrays, and data types

CNIT 17600 – Information Technology Architectures

• Observed and learned about information technology architectures that included operating systems, network architectures, and distributed system architectures
• Explored interoperability between architectural components
• Investigated current technology and trends in architectural development and elements
• Utilized Raspberry Pi as a model for computing architecture by examining logic gates, circuits, installing and configuring operating systems, memory configuration, network topologies, and file systems

          CNIT 18200 – System and Organizational Security

• Gained knowledge on information systems development with emphasis on cybersecurity
• Became familiar with software development lifecycle methods, database management systems, object-oriented modeling, and design methodologies
• Designed and tested a personal computer information system

          CNIT 27000 – Cybersecurity Fundamentals

• Examined foundational ideas relevant to cybersecurity
• Investigated security models that are the basis of cybersecurity solutions which solve cyber threats and attacks
• Explored methods such as technical controls to mitigate risks and vulnerabilities

CNIT 24000/34400 – Data Communications & Network Engineering Fundamentals

• Understood basic model details which included network addressing and operations, network protocol interactions, and applications of hardware related to wired and wireless networks
• Designed, implemented, maintained, and managed networked environments with network devices such as routers and switches

SKILLS

• Experienced with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Proficient with Internet search tools
• Proficient with programming languages: Java, Python
• Proficiently speaking Chinese
• Know Spanish (4 years high school course work)

Purdue University: West Lafayette, Indiana – Expected Graduation Time: 2026

Double Major in Cybersecurity, Computer Infrastructure & Networking

Grade Point Average (GPA): 4.00